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Carbon capture too expensive, takes too long to build: Report

Carbon capture too expensive, takes too long to build: Report

CALGARY — By betting it can solve its emissions problem with carbon capture and storage, Canada's oil and gas industry risks saddling itself with expensive stranded assets, a new report argues.
MH17 inquiry: 'Strong indications' Putin OK'd missile supply

MH17 inquiry: 'Strong indications' Putin OK'd missile supply

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An international team of investigators said Wednesday it found “strong indications” that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of heavy anti-aircraft weapons to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia
Indigo says it is dealing with a 'cybersecurity incident' affecting online service

Indigo says it is dealing with a 'cybersecurity incident' affecting online service

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. says it is dealing with what it calls a "cybersecurity incident" that has affected online customer orders.
Residents can return after air deemed safe from derailment

Residents can return after air deemed safe from derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Evacuated residents can return to the Ohio village where crews burned toxic chemicals after a train derailed five days ago near the Pennsylvania state line now that monitors show no dangerous levels in the air, authorities
Freshii shareholders approve acquisition by Montreal-based Foodtastic

Freshii shareholders approve acquisition by Montreal-based Foodtastic

TORONTO — Freshii Inc. says its shareholders have approved the sale of the healthy fast-food chain to Montreal-based Foodtastic Inc.
Sun Life Financial reports net income of $951 million for Q4 2022

Sun Life Financial reports net income of $951 million for Q4 2022

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says its net income in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $951 million, down 12 per cent from a year earlier. Earnings per share were $1.62, down from $1.83 in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Canadian clothing companies lack awareness of child labour risks: Report

Canadian clothing companies lack awareness of child labour risks: Report

OTTAWA — The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise says Canadian clothing companies have limited awareness about whether child labour could be being used in their global supply chains.
Zelenskyy seeks weaponry in surprise trips to London, Paris

Zelenskyy seeks weaponry in surprise trips to London, Paris

PARIS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought Western support for his country in surprise visits to Britain and France on Wednesday, pushing for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the U.K.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,679.54, down 45.46): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down $1.47, or 2.69 per cent, to $53.16 on 13.7 million shares.
Netflix Canada begins password sharing crackdown, additional members cost $7.99

Netflix Canada begins password sharing crackdown, additional members cost $7.99

TORONTO — Best friends, siblings and cousins across Canada may soon find themselves locked out of a shared Netflix account as the streaming giant begins cracking down on password sharing.